ITV’s The Home Game
Contemporary Overhang Studio Garden Room Build for ITV’s “The Home Game” with Linda Barker.
The Plan
Back in 2017, we were approached by a tv production company who wanted to find a homeowner set to have a garden studio installed amongst other house renovations. Filming was to be for a new ITV homes show set to be broadcast early 2017.
After discussions with our lovely Windermere customer (talented artist Karen Wallis), we embarked on some filming sessions and conversations with the production company. We were featured in the first Series (Episode 6) aired on ITV.
We were delighted that Karen agreed to be involved with us whilst building her Art Studio. In the show you will see Karen’s garden studio being installed alongside her house renovations. Along with 3 other home owners, their properties are valued before any renovations and then once they have been finished. The aim of the game is to achieve the most profit and be crowned the winner. The show features the installation of Karen’s Art Studio and an interview about her requirements. There is also footage of Sam from Sanctum being interviewed.
Requirements
Karen needed an Art Studio with lots of light and be positioned where the garage was currently standing – slightly elevated and where the wonderful views of Lake Windermere could be taken in.
We knew we had to adapt our standard Contemporary studio design to fit in with the height that Karen required and also adjusted the standard sizes of our doors and windows to maximise the views and the light from the North which is so important to artists.
It was essential for Karen to be able to take in the views whilst she was working in her Garden Studio, and more importantly she needed to ensure that her easel would fit due to it’s height.
We built Karen a Bespoke Contemporary Overhang Studio – 4.8m x 4m with a large overhang and lots of glazing – we added a set of bespoke width French doors ( 3.4m), a 900mm door at the rear and a large 2m full height fixed window to the side.
The result
The interior was plastered and painted and inset downlighters were added in the ceiling. Karen opted for a Light Oak laminate flooring and skirting boards and also an Air Source Heat Pump which provides air conditioning in the warm Summer months and heating in the chilly Winters.
Karen loves her studio and for us it really is one of our favourites with the amazing Lake Windermere views.
What a place to work!
“I’m delighted with my fabulous new studio by Sanctum Garden Studios. I knew the design I wanted and Sam and Gary were so helpful in making my dream a reality. I can’t thank them and the team enough for their commitment and professionalism.”
View our Inspiration pages for other examples of Art Studio’s we have done for our customers!
Garden Room Walkaround
A walkaround of one of our customers’ beautiful garden rooms.
This is a great example of how to combine multiple spaces within one area- working, relaxing, a small kitchen area and a WC with shower.
Bifolding doors and an extra letterbox window help to create a luxurious space for everyone to enjoy.
How will you design yours?